Conor Hourihane has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Moldova.
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However, speaking as he announced his squad for next month’s qualifiers against Georgia and Moldova on Friday, O’Neill told a press conference: “I have signed a new deal”. It was never an issue.
“I have signed a new deal”, he said. Roy and the backroom staff have followed suit.
Keeper Danny Rogers, now on loan at Falkirk, also earns his first call-up while Shane Duffy is included after being suspended for Ireland’s opening WC 2018 qualifier against Serbia. The Cork native previously represented Ireland at underage level and has excelled in recent seasons in England’s League One and Championship.
Rogers (above) also earns a senior call-up after impressing on loan from Aberdeen, while Brighton & Hove Albion defender Shane Duffy is available following suspension.
In addition, Robbie Keane’s retirement from global football has opened the door for Colorado Rapids frontman Kevin Doyle to return.
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Apart from the retired Keane the injured Everton midfielder Darron Gibson, who has a groin injury, and Stephen Elliott, O’Neill had a near full deck to pick from. “We’ll see how he progresses”.
